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Bullin Family History

Bullin Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Bullen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bullin family from?

You can see how Bullin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bullin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bullin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Bullin families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Bullin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bullin families in 1891.
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What did your Bullin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Schoolmaster and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bullin. 50% of Bullin men worked as a Schoolmaster and 91% of Bullin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bullin were Dismantling Railway Vepicle and Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Schoolmaster
    50%
  • Dismantling Railway Vepicle
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

What Bullin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Bullin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bullin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 448 immigration records available for the last name Bullin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 842 military records available for the last name Bullin. For the veterans among your Bullin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bullin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bullin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bullin in 1960 was 48, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bullin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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